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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17.23, 25.80 and 13.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17.23, 25.80 and 13.83 is: 20.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17.23 : 25.80 = 13.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17.23/25.80 = 13.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17.23x = 25.80 × 13.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17.23x = 356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356.81/17.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.71

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